Introduction:

Today you will learn how to prepare a healthy and satisfying dish. This dish combines oats, nuts and rustic milk together to deliver an amazing taste. It can easily be made and served warm or chilled. This dish has the potential of becoming the go to recipe for your family! This is also great for a snack or breakfast!

 

 

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups milk (or a dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk)

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk or a sweetener of your choice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)

Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or dried fruit

 

 

 

Instructions:

Start by setting the temperature of your oven. Smooth out the side of a medium sized dish and grease it properly before placing it in the oven. Increase the temperature to 175 degrees Celsius.

Pour the rolled oats in the dish that you just prepped.

In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together.

Combine the liquid you prepared using the rolled oats and pour it into the dish. Make sure all the rolled oats become moisture properly.

Sprinkle the dish using grounded nuts and dried fruits if you would like.

Finally, place the dish in the oven for 30 minutes and when the timer goes off, check if it has golden backing and if it has then take it out!

Serve: Let it cool for a minute so that it can be cut easily. It can be eaten warm or put in the refrigerator and enjoyed cold.

 

 

Tips for Success:

• For the right texture of your dish do not use quick oats instead of them use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats will leave your dish in a consistency that is mushier.
• It is recommended that the mixture is allowed to sit for 5 minutes prior to being baked so that the oats have ample time to absorb enough liquid.
• Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness by adding a bit more sweetened condensed milk to the recipe. Alternatively honey or maple syrup can be used.
• And lastly for the best taste serve for following with our specially made: sweetened condensed milk.

 

 

Health Benefits:

• Oats have high soluble fiber content, and due to this, oats are beneficial for maintaining the digestive system and promoting cardiovascular health.
• Adding nuts to the dish increases the protein content, which means one will feel full for a more extended period of time.
• One can use a low sugar sweetened condensed milk alternative to create a healthier dish.

 

 

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, based on 6 servings)

• ~220 Calories
• ~6 g of protein
• ~30 g carbohydrates
• ~8 g fats
• ~4 g fiber
• ~10 g sugars

 

 

 

Variations and Substitutions:

• Fruity: slice of bananas, chopped apples, and berries will surely add a fruity spin to the dish.
• Spiced: all spice, nutmeg, and cardamom are strong spices, make sure you season correctly.
  -Dairy: use sixty five percent less sweetened condensed milk with dairy-free plant-based milk or maple syrup or agave.
• Dark chocolate chips will give your dish a more sweeter taste, so sprinkle generously over the dish.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: For the best taste, use the following with our specially made sweetened condensed milk – can you make it in advance?

A: Mixture can be prepared the night before and be baked in the morning, or it may be fully baked and reheated when required.

Q: Can oatmeal that has already been baked be stored in a freezer?

A: Sure! Slice it into portions, wrap them, and freeze them. You can defrost in the fridge overnight, or heat straight from frozen.

Q: What can I use instead of nuts?

A: Nuts can be replaced with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

 

 

Conclusion:

Baked oatmeal is a healthy yet tasty meal which is forgiving and much easier to be made according to your liking. Ideal for meal prep or breakfast for the last minute, it’s a dish that you can have faith in its taste and easy preparation. You can always get creative with the flavors so that its more personalized!y